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Trakpo Sumtril is a profound tantric practice in Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the united power of three wrathful deities: Hayagriva, Vajrapani, and Garuda.

Trakpo Sumtril: The Divine Unity of Three Powerful Deities

The Power of Unified Enlightenment Trakpo Sumtril is a profound tantric practice in Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the united power of three wrathfu...
The seven points are not only mechanical or anatomical points of alignment, they are also psychological points of orientation that create the conditions to let the mind rest effortlessly in meditative absorption.

The Seven-Point Posture of Vairochana: Mastering Meditative Stillness

Aligning Body and Mind: The Wisdom Behind Vairochana’s Posture The Seven-Point Posture of Vairochana is more than just a sitting position; it is a ...
Hevajra and Kalachakra as statues may appear to be very similar as wrathful male deities with their consorts, arms outstretched,

Hevajra and Kalachakra: A Deep Dive Into Two Tantric Yidams

Understanding the Visual Language of the Highest Tantras Hevajra and Kalachakra as statues may appear to be very similar as wrathful male deities w...
Our highlighted master for this week has lived as brilliantly as he was: Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche, known as the "Silent Lion of Dzogchen",

Chatral Rinpoche: The Embodiment of Silent Realization

Honoring the Silent Lion of Dzogchen Our highlighted master for this week has lived as brilliantly as he was: Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche, known ...
Longchenpa (1308–1364), aka Longchen Rabjam or Künkhyen Longchenpa ("The Omniscient One"), is one of the most revered masters in the history of Tibetan Buddhism.

Longchenpa’s Legacy: Wisdom, Poetry, and Spiritual Insight

A Glimpse into the Life of Longchenpa, the Dzogchen Luminary Longchenpa (1308–1364), aka Longchen Rabjam or Künkhyen Longchenpa ("The Omniscient On...
From the verdant groves of Lumbini to the unyielding calm of the Bodhi tree, Gautama Buddha's life is lived out as the most significant and transformative spiritual endeavor ever undertaken

The Story of the Buddha in Sculptures | A Journey Through Himalayan Art

Witnessing the Buddha’s Life in Sacred Form From the verdant groves of Lumbini to the unyielding calm of the Bodhi tree, Gautama Buddha's life is l...
A Life of Compassion: Celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama on His Birthday

A Life of Compassion: Celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama on His Birthday

The Living Symbol Of Compassion and Wisdom Turns 90  Every year on July 6th, Tibetans and millions of people around the world come together to reco...
At the center of Vajrayana Buddhism is one of its greatest forms of transformation—Guru Rinpoche, the Lotus Born.

Lotus-Born Guru Rinpoche: A Radiant Tribute to the Second Buddha

The Living Presence of Padmasambhava in Form At the center of Vajrayana Buddhism is one of its greatest forms of transformation—Guru Rinpoche, the ...
Black Manjushri, called in Tibetan Jampel Nagpo, is an energetic and wrathful manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, revered for the fierce compassion and healing power of wisdom in Vajrayāna Buddhism.

Black Manjushri: The Wrathful Healer of Tibetan Buddhism

Who Is Black Manjushri? Black Manjushri, called in Tibetan Jampel Nagpo, is an energetic and wrathful manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, r...
The name references both the  Primordial Buddha (Kuntu Zangpo in Tibetan) and the Bodhisattva of the Mahayana tradition, an important figure in the Mahayana tradition.

Primordial Buddha Samantabhadra and Bodhisattva Samantabhadra: Same Name but Different Forms in Vajrayana Buddhism

Kuntu Zangpo and the Bodhisattva: Why Samantabhadra Is Not Just One Being In the complex and nuanced world of Vajrayana cosmology, it is common to ...